Framework for sustainable investments in the Blue Economy

European Commission wants to shift away from unsustainable sectors The importance of the Blue Economy is increasing quickly in the global economies. There is a better recognition of the potential of Blue Economy to give…

Extreme wave loads on platforms

Deltares has recently applied detailed CFD modelling to compute extreme wave loads on resting and external working platforms for the Vesterhav Offshore Wind Farm, Denmark, that is to be constructed by Vattenfall. Deltares performed tens…

3D Dutch Continental Shelf Model – Flexible Mesh

Delft3D FM Suite

The North Sea is one of the most heavily used seas, with resulting competition between nature, transport, recreation, energy and food supply. How will an offshore wind farm affect the hydrodynamics and transport of fine…

MOMENTUM unique research microplastics and possible effects on our health

Clean subsurface and water are vital for a healthy living environment

The use of plastic materials results in the release of small plastic particles – micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) – to our environment. More research is needed into the possible effects on our health. In the…

GBM Works and Deltares test a silent method for installing offshore wind turbine foundations

Start-up GBM Works B.V. tested a new concept for a quieter installation of monopiles (foundations of offshore wind turbine) in the Geotechnical laboratory of Deltares. The tests provided sufficient insights for the scaling up of…

LAC: Operational water management and forecasting: ensuring robust and reliable information for decision-makers and stakeholders

A flood forecaster, reservoir operator or operational manager in the water sector, often needs to make responsible, time critical decisions, in which it is critical to be informed by recent observations and predictions of water…